Ask for Countess Dracula, expert blood sucker

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I hate blood tests. Phlebotomists (blood suckers) don’t like my veins. They say personally devastating things like “your veins roll.” What does that mean? Or “it collapsed.” Seriously? Another all-time favorite “this never happens” said while they are threading their … Continue reading

Reflections on classes

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I attended a four-week lecture series sponsored by our local hospital on the primary body systems. It was very interesting. Medical topics are intriguing. I could have been successful in that field if I didn’t have to touch people or come … Continue reading

Unplugged

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This week was the primary election in our state. Oy vay! (In many ways!) About a week ago the phone calls started coming. Every doodah person running for dog catcher was calling to insist persuade me to vote for him. … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 21 – trains, retirement, Human Resources, reflections, clothes

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Funny about that – I had blogged about a near train mishap I saw recently. The next day there was news feature that the government recommended reviewing all railroad crossings for timing issues. The warning lights and gates are activated … Continue reading

Please don’t let him die!

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That’s what I kept saying in my car. It was a terrifying experience for me and I wasn’t directly involved. I had a front row seat to a near train disaster. As it unfolded time stood still. Everything was in … Continue reading

Letting it go

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My gym is in a revolt. If you’ve never seen 60 to 80-year-old ladies really angry you would be in for sight. Eyes blaring, shoulders strutting, fingers wagging. Opinions everywhere but no direct combat….yet (but they are suiting up). I’ve … Continue reading

The ladies of the circuit – Mary

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Recently I went to the gym on a Saturday. (I know! Even I couldn’t believe it but I missed a day during the week and felt….compelled – that’s the nice word for guilt.) It’s a different crowd except for Mary. Occasionally … Continue reading

The Christmas card tradition

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Every year I get more reluctant to write the cards. It’s not a lot of work. The addresses are on labels. It’s a matter of signing and slapping on labels and stamps. When I was younger I embraced the whole … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 6 – Terrorism, ideas, emotions, taste buds, exercise

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Again? Really? – I am too frequently complaining about being a humorist in a non-humorist world. Some of my fellow humor bloggers have stepped out to address the horrors. They do it better than I do. I have so much … Continue reading